Atlanta weekend food events, Jan. 8-11

• Joeff Davis
• The Atlanta Underground Market will be at Sweet Auburn Curb Market Jan. 10

Wine dinner? Beer tasting? Cooking Class? Let us know. Send your Food and Drink happs to foodanddrink at creativeloafing.com.

Friday

Meehan’s Public House Atlantic Station Sat., Jan. 8-31 Soup Wars The chefs of all Meehan’s Public House locations are kicking off Soup Wars for the month of January. Chef Val Domingo (Atlantic Station), Chef Brian O’Rourke (Buckhead), Chef Oscar Aguero (Downtown), Chef Stephen Welch (Sandy Springs) and Chef Heather Murray (Vinings) are facing off to create the best soups and asking guests to vote for their favorite. Details

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Saturday

Oakland Cemetery Sat., Jan. 10, 3 p.m. Death Cafe Atlanta Join this international movement where people come together and drink coffee, tea, and eat cake while discussing death in a more comfortable environment. Details

Taco Mac-Lindbergh Sat., Jan. 10, noon-5 p.m. Southern Beer Tours Start the day off with a private tour and tasting at SweetWater Brewing Company. Next up is Wild Heaven for a modern take on old world classics. Wrap the day up at Three Taverns, Georgia’s Belgium-inspired brewery. Each tour includes transportation, admission to each venue, beer tastings, souvenir glass at each brewery, and a gift bag (filled with growler discounts, koozies, and more). Details

Sweet Auburn Curb Market Sat., Jan. 10, 6-9 p.m. Wine and Spirits The Atlanta Underground Market, a group of home cooks wanting to showcase their talent, are meeting up at Sweet Auburn Curb Market to have a cook-off featuring dishes inspired from wine and spirits. This is a private event, but anyone can sign up to be a member for free at their website. Details

Sunday

Bantam & Biddy - Midtown Sun., Jan. 11, 6-9 p.m. Anniversary Dinner Celebrate the one-year anniversary dinner of Bantam & Biddy’s Midtown location with Adrian Miller, author of the 2014 James Beard Award winning cookbook Soul Food: The Surprising Story of an American Cuisine One Plate at a Time. Enjoy a cocktail reception, book signing, and a prix-fixe dinner. Details